Plaques stolen from crematorium found dumped in sacks

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Two sacks containing 75 brass and lead plaques taken from Enfield crematorium were discovered at an industrial estate in Fieldings Road, Cheshunt.

They did not include the brass plaque stolen from the grave of Corporal Darren Bonner, who was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in May last year, as reported in the Standard last week.

The sacks were discovered on Friday morning by John Jones-Fuller of Falcon Motors in Cheshunt. He said: "We had 15 catalytic converters stolen two weeks ago and 12 about a month before. Taking from cars is one thing but stealing from someone's grave is disgusting."

Mr Jones-Fuller, who lives in Enfield, where Cpl Bonner's funeral took place in June last year, added: "I remember the funeral and then I saw the story in the papers - it was really sickening finding them."

Police have returned the stolen plaques to Haringey council, which manages the crematorium.

A council spokesman said: "We have stepped up security with dog patrols. We are looking at adding more CCTV. We work closely with families affected to get plaques replaced and provide good-quality plaques made from acrylic which are less likely to be stolen."